Aron kodesh without paroches

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Does anyone know if there is a problem taking down a paroches from an aron kodesh (with wood doors) for a few weeks so it can be fixed? I am assuming they don't have an old paroches to put in its place. Would a sheet or the like need to be put up during this time?

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  1. moshe weinerOctober 2, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    There is no hallachic problem, it is just the cavod of the aron/sifrei tora. So if possible some alternative cover should be used, if possible and honourable. If not, I dont see a reason not to take down the paroches to fix it.

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  2. Dovid Nissan BressmanOctober 2, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    When the Aron Kodesh have peroches hanging from the inside while the doors are from the outside is this also acceptable according to the minhag?

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  3. Yerachmiel AskotzkyOctober 2, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    The paroches is on the inside in yeshivas Ponevezh so apparently it is fine.

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